BlueEyed4u

I think I have more Condiments and seasonings in my refrigerator and pantry than actual food.

What have you discovered or do you use to add flavor to your meals? Any basics or gourmet spices, seasonings, herbs, or condiments that you can't live without?

I love browsing specialty food stores and our local Amish markets looking for different flavorings. I am still trying to learn how to use many of them.

I just opened a jar of this mustard that I bought before Christmas from Southern Seasons. I added a dab to the plain sliced deli turkey and green onion cheese that I ate for lunch and it has quite a kick. I also happen to like the idea that it comes packaged in a nice glass.

Braswell's Smoky Chipotle Mustard

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What are some of your favorites?

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Very close to if you had your galbladder removed, had that done 16 yrs ago, can't even see them, butaybe 1. That is only csuse I know it's there

Your surgeon's office should submit all the paper work to your Ins, once it's been approved for the go ahead, they should call you to set date. It all depends on the Ins Co and fast/slow they are

@@PissiChrissi yay!!!! I'm so happy for you! That barium swallow test is the WORST hell juice in all of EVER!!!

I must be a freak. When I did my swallow test I didn't mind it as much as I thought I would. I guess I was just so excited to be able to drink something.

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This is the first I've heard about a post op barium swallow. I wonder why they want people to do that when they just want you to have Clear Liquids the first couple of days. Seems to go against their own rules, lol.

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You can also sew in some elastic into the waistbands

You can also sew in some elastic into the waistbands

I don't believe so

Can't wait to loose this extra weight to ride with my husband snd be more comfortable doing so. Heck, might even buy my own bike at that point.

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Glad it all went well,prayers for a speedy recovery. I got awhile to go before I'm there. Good luck

I had to pay a $450 fee that wasn't covered by Insurance. Made a payment toward it last mo., and went to pay more this mo. Was told to hold on to it till they decide by next mo what they were going to do. They said they may do away with it and pay back what we have already paid.

I had my phyc eval aready, didn't have to do a stress test..only have 4 more mos to weigh in and it can all be submitted

Good luck, will keep you in prayer

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I also have the 6 mo supervised diet, I have already had 2 weigh ins. I started out at 267 lbs, and down to 251.2 as of rt now. 4 more weigh in to go

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I also have the 6 mo supervised diet, I have already had 2 weigh ins. I started out at 267 lbs, and down to 251.2 as of rt now. 4 more weigh in to go

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Keeping you in prayers, and hope they fix it soon do you can heal and things improve

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I played the alot sax for 5 yrs from 5th gr through 9th. Play around off and on the last yr. Self tough before taking 1st leason

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My Insurance will not cover Nexium. I started out on that over 10 plus yrs ago

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That's good in the long run. My heaviest was 335 lbs. In 98, lost about 75 lbs in 7 mos in 2008. Kept it mostly off till after July of last yr. I had went back up to 267 lbs, and started crying as I did not want to see the 300's again.

I gave severe Gerd where I have to take 2 omeprazole 40 mgs 2x's a day till surgery.

Since I gave started on this journey I have lost 15.6 lbs, My starting BMI was 45.1, down to 42.5

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Hello, I just had my 2nd weigh in at my supervised nutrition apt. I have 4 more to go. Was told that they schedule surgery after the 5th mo. for 4-6 wks after the last weigh in of the 6mo. So I'm looking at about the end of Sept. beginning of Oct.

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I believe my surgery won't to till September/October

I believe so

Congrats on giving up your soda. Expecially with it being diet soda. I'm still working on trying to give up my coffee.I have cut down to 1 cup a morning from my 2. Problem is, that I can't drink it without cream and surgar. So once we move this weekend,gonna try using Decaf in a smoothie.< /p>

Gastric ByPass Surgery Stories, it's a closed group any wls patient are welcome

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Yes, I do, let me get the link for you

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Was just wondering, cauce I've heard alot about after wls we don't absorb certain types

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